Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 crashes while on approach to Medan, North Sumatra, during the 1997 Southeast Asian haze, killing all 234 people on board. This becomes the deadliest aviation accident …

What happened and who was famous in 1997? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1997.

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Jul 2, 2025 · 1997 was a year of significant transition, marked by political divides, international tensions, and the burgeoning of the digital age. The dot-com boom, advancements in software and hardware, …

Nov 17, 2019 · May 1 – Tony Blair becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, as the Labour Party wins the 1997 United Kingdom general election and returns to government for the first time in 18 years.

Nov 7, 2025 · 1997: A Year to Remember 1997 was packed with memorable events that shaped history. From the debut of Harry Potter to the tragic loss of Princess Diana, this year left a lasting impact. …

5 days ago · Jan 22 Madeleine Albright becomes the first female US Secretary of State. She has been a close friend of First Lady Hillary Clinton. Feb 17 Nawaz Sharif, 47, of the Pakistan Muslim League, a …